Edinburg Chamber Seeks Community Involvement in Nominating its Prestigious Award Recipients

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it is now accepting nominations for the highly anticipated 2023 Man & Woman of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award. These outstanding individuals will receive recognition at the upcoming Annual Installation & Awards Banquet, scheduled for Wednesday, November 08, 2023.

Each year the Edinburg Chamber organizes a committee that will appoint individuals who have made significant contributions to the Edinburg community as the award winners. The selected individuals must excel in professional and civic commitment within the community of Edinburg.  

“We invite our community members to actively engage in the nomination process, by putting forward individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to our community,” said Ronnie Larralde, Executive Director of the Edinburg Chamber. “This is a moment to honor our community leaders who have left their mark within their respective fields and communities.”

Man & Woman of the Year nominees must fit the following criteria:

  • Has provided valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community in the way of volunteerism.
  • Has demonstrated a commitment to his/her community by sharing of time and talent in ways that benefit the community or individuals within it.
  • Has demonstrated exceptional personal commitment to civic endeavors outside of professional obligations.
  • Has demonstrated community service in civic or service organizations, non-profit boards, religious groups or other involvements, such as merchants’ associations, chamber of commerce or educational activities.

Man & Woman of the Year Nomination Form Found HERE

Outstanding Leadership Award nominees must fit the following criteria:

  • Has consistently demonstrated qualities of compassion
  • Has provided service to either one organization or a variety of volunteer activities in one year. 

Outstanding Leadership Award Nomination Form Found HERE

All nominees must be an Edinburg resident and/or own a business in Edinburg and/or work in Edinburg. Nominations must be received no later than Friday, October 13, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. and must be accompanied by a resume.  Nominations will not be accepted after that date.  

Those interested in participating can pick up a nomination form at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, 602 W. University Dr. or visit www.edinburg.com.  Please mail nominations to the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Attention: Selection Committee, 602 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539 or deliver them to the chamber office.  

For more information, please contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974.